Birkenhead House

34°24’35.9"S 19°16’50.0"E

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Birkenhead House: Information from the owner

General information

Type: Hotel

No. of rooms: 11

Check-in time: 14:00

Check-out time: 11:00

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Birkenhead House, which contains our own observations and views.

Last updated by Owner: 4 Mar 2024

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Facilities at Birkenhead House

Property facilities: 24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Business Centre, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room facilities: Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
Activities on site: Bird Watching, Surfing, Whale Watching
Nearby activities: Adrenaline Activities, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Bowls, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Mountain Biking, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Water Skiing, Whale Watching, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Languages: Afrikaans, English

Room types at Birkenhead House

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Deluxe Superior Room

Featuring a balcony with sea views, this 45 m² double room comes with a minibar and seating area. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player and the private bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower.

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Luxury Room

Offering a view of the pool or ocean from the patio, this well-appointed, 42 m² room comes with a king-size bed, flat-screen TV and DVD player. The private bathroom is fitted with an opulent bathtub and beautiful shower.

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Standard Room

A picture of opulence and comfort, this 40 m²double room features a balcony with mountain views. This air-conditioned and luxurious room has a seating area and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower.

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Superior Room

This 45 m² air-conditioned double room offers majestic mountain and sea views. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player and includes a seating area.

Activities at Birkenhead House

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Birkenhead House Spa

Birkenhead House is one of the best spots in South Africa to relax. The beaches and the champagne air make for a heady combination. But no relaxation would be complete without a treatment in the Spa.

Whether you'd like a Swedish massage or a manicure & pedicure, the Birkenhead House Spa is the perfect Sanctuary in which to forget the worries of the world.

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Golf

Hermanus is a wonderful golfing destination with two excellent courses very close by. Hermanus Golf Club in the centre of town and Arabella golf club just a short distance away.

Arabella is consistently voted among the Top 5 golf courses in South Africa. For those looking for an extended golf tour, there are many more fantastic courses along the Garden Route.

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Guided Nature Walks & Hikes

Hermanus is surrounded on all sides by natural wonder. As well as the marine fascinations, there are two incredible nature reserves in close proximity - Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Walker Bay Nature Reserve. For botanists, Fernkloof is certainly one of the most rewarding destinations in the Cape Floral Kingdom to explore the diverse fynbos.

Walker Bay is a coastal nature reserve that lies just east of Hermanus. The reserve includes five coastal areas between Hermanus and Die Dam near Struisbaai. The area is also historically significant, with records of Middle Stone Age people (65 000 to 85 000 years ago) living in Klipgat Cave.

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Mussel Picking

Waves splash into the mussel clad rocks that decorate the beaches immediately below Birkenhead House. Our executive chef will take guests down to the Voelklip beach and show them how to safely pick these delicious marine treats. Not only that, but he'll show you how to prepare the mussels with a little garlic, cream and white wine so that you can savour the fruits of your labour with a lovely glass of locally produced Sauvignon Blanc.

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Sea Kayaking

Sea kayaking is a wonderful outdoor pursuit for the more adventurous. It will get you up close to some of Hermanus's fascinating sea life and it's also great exercise. Paddle along the coastline all the way from the Old Harbour in town to the New Harbour under the careful supervision of the local seals.

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Shark Cage Diving

Get up close and personal with these fascinating apex predators. Diving with great white sharks is a once in a lifetime experience that is both thrilling and informative. Your dive will take place under the careful supervision of a highly qualified team of marine experts, so you can rest assured that you'll be in safe hands backed by a team of marine conservationists to ensure that your experience is operated in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Whale Watching

Hermanus is renowned as the best destination for land-based whale watching in the world and there is no finer spot to enjoy that than on the patio of Birkenhead House with a gin and tonic in hand. But if you're serious about whales, then why not go on a whale cruise or even take to the skies, soaring high above these majestic mammals. Learn all about the fascinating behaviour of Southern Right and Humpback whales and gain insights into their extraordinary movements that include lob tailing, spy hopping and peduncling.

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Wine Tasting

The Hemel-en-Aarde is one of South Africa's premier, cool-climate wine producing regions and is home to some of the country's finest and oldest estates including Hamilton Russel and Bouchard Finlayson as well as some of the more modern estates such as Creation. Not only are the wines superb, but the landscape is spectacular. Enjoy a guided tour with a knowledgeable expert, or enliven the experience by doing it on horseback or even on quad bikes!